Tourism Milestone: Tourism Solomons’ 50+ years of continuous PATA membership has been formally recognised at the PATA 2026 Annual Summit in South Korea, with the honour accepted by Acting CEO Dagnal Dereveke. Regional Visitor Insights: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Tourism Authority of Kiribati released the Kiribati International Visitor Survey (IVS) 2025 Annual Report, part of the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative funded by New Zealand, offering fresh detail on visitor spending and satisfaction across the region (including Solomon Islands in the PTDI network). Music & Culture in Honiara: The Aelan Riddim Festival returns this weekend (Sat, May 30) at Pacific Crown Hotel, bringing Pacific acts from PNG, Fiji and Vanuatu together with local Solomon Islands performers. Honiara Roads for Travellers: Mendana Avenue CBD roadworks are expected to cause traffic delays until end of July, with lane narrowing and temporary bus-bay changes; separate Hot Bread Roundabout works also bring short-term diversions and congestion. Sports for Families: The NSC’s “Ping for Fun” table tennis pilot in Honiara has wrapped up after eight weeks, with plans to expand grassroots participation. Health Access: A pediatric cardiology outreach reached Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita, aiming to reduce the need for families to travel to Honiara for specialist heart screening. New Leadership Abroad: Newly elected PM Matthew Wale will visit Australia for talks with Anthony Albanese in Canberra on June 3, with economic development and security expected on the agenda.